GCUB International Mobility Scholarship 2025 (GCUB-Mob)

GCUB International Mobility Scholarship Program 2025 (GCUB-Mob) — Fully Funded Scholarships in Brazil

The Group of Brazilian Cooperation Universities (GCUB) announces the GCUB International Mobility Program 2025 (GCUB-Mob), offering more than 800 fully funded scholarships to outstanding international students. This initiative promotes international academic mobility, cooperation, and the internationalization of higher education.

Host Country: Brazil
Degree Levels: Master’s and Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Candidates: International Students from non-Brazilian countries
Application Deadline: July 13, 2025

Key Features

• Over 800 scholarships for Master’s and PhD programs.

• Participation of 55 Brazilian universities.

• All programs are tuition-free.

• Courses are offered in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French.

• Duration:

  • Master’s: 24 months

  • Doctorate: 48 months

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

• Full tuition waiver.

• Monthly stipend equivalent to CAPES/CNPq national scholarships.

• Portuguese language support.

• Exemption from registration and enrollment fees.

• Access to university facilities: libraries, laboratories, cafeterias, and others.

Note: Travel, visa, health insurance, and other personal expenses are the student’s responsibility.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a national of a country other than Brazil.

• Not have Brazilian citizenship.

• Hold a university degree (Bachelor’s for Master’s applicants, Master’s for PhD applicants).

• Be proficient in the language of instruction.

• Submit a research proposal aligned with the selected program.

Application Process

Deadline: July 13, 2025

Required Documents:

1. Passport (bio page)

2. Curriculum Vitae (in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French)

3. University diploma(s)

4. Academic transcripts

5. Motivation letter

6. Research proposal

7. Two recommendation letters

8. Language proficiency certificate (if applicable)

Note: All documents must be uploaded in PDF format via the online application platform.

Selection Process

The selection includes three phases:

Phase 1: Documental Consistency Analysis (Jul 21 – Aug 1, 2025)

• Conducted by GCUB.

• Incomplete or inconsistent applications will be disqualified.

Phase 2: Merit and Admissibility Analysis (Aug 11 – Sep 6, 2025)

• Conducted by host universities.

• Evaluation based on submitted documents.

• Universities will label candidates as Pre-Approved or Not Approved.

• Universities may pre-approve 4x the number of available spots.

• Preference may be given to geographic diversity and academic merit.

Phase 3: Final Classification (Oct 13 – Oct 17, 2025)

• Managed by the Evaluation Advisory Committee (PhD holders).

• Final decision based on:

  • Geographic distribution

  • Academic merit

  • Human Development Index (HDI) of the candidate’s country

  • Gender equality

  • Course preferences

Results Announcement

• October 31, 2025: Results published on GCUB website.

• Selected candidates will be notified via email.

Post-Selection Procedures

• Selected candidates will receive an Acceptance Letter from the host university.

• Candidates in Health Sciences must follow additional rules regarding clinical practice.

• Selected students must sign and return the Scholarship Acceptance Contract within 10 days.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Obtain international health insurance valid in Brazil.

• Cover travel, visa, and personal expenses.

• Comply with Brazilian laws and host university regulations.

• Return to home country within 30 days of graduation (unless continuing studies).

• Maintain valid student visa and updated immigration documents.

• Notify GCUB of any international travel during studies.

• Communications must be made only via [email protected].

Important: Withdrawal after contract signing without justification disqualifies candidates from future GCUB scholarships for two years and may require reimbursement of any received funds.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Host universities will monitor academic performance and well-being.

• Annual reviews of the program will be conducted by GCUB and partner institutions.

Program Partners and Supporters

• Instituto Guimarães Rosa (Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

• National Commission of UNESCO for Brazil

• CONFAP, AUF, OAS, OSC, UDUALC, CSUCA

Timeline Summary

FAQs

Q1: Can I apply for both Master’s and PhD scholarships?
A: No, each candidate can apply for only one program level.

Q2: What language are the courses taught in?
A: Courses are offered in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French depending on the program.

Q3: Is there an application fee?
A: No, applying for the GCUB-Mob scholarship is free.

Q4: Do I need to speak Portuguese?
A: Not necessarily. Some programs are offered in other languages, and language support is available.

Q5: What happens if I decline the scholarship after being selected?
A: You will be barred from applying to GCUB programs for two years and may need to repay any funds received.

For More Information & Application:
Visit: https://www.gcub.org.br
Contact: [email protected]